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Spring conferences will be held for ALC students on Tuesday, March 6th-3:00-7:00 p.m.- School is in session

There will be no school for students from March 9th-March 19th. School will resume on Tuesday, March 20th.

Community Conversations start Jan. 30

Forest Lake Area Schools is facing many financial challenges. The district has been forced to cut millions of dollars each year, and more cuts are forthcoming. The district is asking for public input on ways to address these challenges, and for guidance as to, ultimately, what kind of school district this community wants to have. The district is sponsoring six Community Conversations as a way to discuss the situation, how it came to be, and possible ways of addressing it. The Community Conversations will be held throughout the school district. More information is available on the district's Special Events page. The schedule is as follows:

The Forest Lake Indian Education Program is sponsoring a Free Native Movie Night on Tuesday, Febraury 20th at 7:00 pm at the Forest Lake 5 Theater with the movie Deamkeeper. All are welcome! The movie is free and has a run time of approx. 3 hours! Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Nikki Lyons at: wcikwe@gmail.com

2018 All-Night Party Grad Party

Attention FL Seniors! You are invited to attend the 2018 All-Night Grad Party!

In 2017, the first day of school will be August 21stand the last day of school in the spring of 2018 will be May 23rd, two weeks earlier than usual. This one-year calendar adjustment will allow extra time in the summer to complete construction projects at many of the district's buildings without disrupting student learning.

Strengthening a Positive Climate for Learning

New District-Wide Bullying Prevention Form Available

In a continuing effort to prevent bullying and quickly deal with any bullying that occurs, Forest Lake Area Schools has launched a new district-wide procedure for identifying and reporting bullying behavior. If you believe that your child, or a student you know is being bullied, please fill out this Bullying Reporting Form. The form can be filled out online, but must be printed and signed before it is turned in at any school office in the district. Paper copies of the form are also available at each school building and the Community Education office. For more information about bullying prevention in Forest Lake Area Schools, visit the bullying resource page here.

BLENDING LIVES AND LEARNING FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS!

The Area Learning Center of Forest Lake Area Schools is located in the heart of Forest Lake, Minnesota. We offer a range of alternative academic programming based on the Minnesota standards. Curriculum is designed to expose students to the knowledge, skills and experience they will need to have success in the classroom, as well to be future contributors to a global economy.

The vision statement for the ALC reflects the feelings and spirit of our school. The staff at the ALC believes that all students can and will learn. We may face many challenges, we may face barriers, however through our individualized, unique delivery method of instruction and smaller class sizes, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. Our staff is passionate, professional, and cares deeply about the success of our students. We understand that this critical growth period for our students requires constant care and a certain flexibility during the journey. It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Area Learning Center of Forest Lake Area Schools.

Mission

VISION

All students will graduate from high school with the skills to pursue and be successful in a high skilled career of their choosing, and kindle their innate desire for lifelong learning.

MISSION

We, as a community, will create relationships with our students; supporting them academically, socially, and emotionally in order to celebrate their graduation from high school. All students will be prepared for future academic and career success.